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Quashing of Disciplinary Proceedings
Prerogative Writs & Extraordinary Remedies
Definition
An Article 226 writ remedy sought by a government employee to quash departmental inquiry proceedings where the chargesheet discloses no misconduct, is motivated by proven malice, or has been inordinately delayed for decades without explanation.
Example
In P.V. Mahadevan v. MD, Tamil Nadu Housing Board, the Supreme Court quashed departmental proceedings against an officer because the department initiated the inquiry after an unexplained delay of 10 years, violating Article 14.